Raw chocolate

Raw chocolate is chocolate which is produced in a raw or minimally-processed form.

Claimed to have health benefits and potential as a superfood, it represents a fast-growing segment of the chocolate industry. Notably, the low-heat or "cold" production process (which avoids roasting) helps to preserve vitamins & antioxidants (in particular polyphenols, especially flavan-3-ols (catechins) and flavonoids), and minerals which are naturally present in raw cocoa.[1] Many, if not most, marketers produce chocolate that is certified organic or fairly traded.[2]

Raw chocolate has been promoted on major networks such as Fox News.[3] Among the recognized brands of raw chocolate are Xocai,[4] Gnosis,[5] and Sacred Chocolate.[3]

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References

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  1. ↑ "Who, what, why: What is 'raw' chocolate? - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Cahalane, Claudia (30 March 2007). "A raw deal". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Can changing your diet prevent heart disease?". Fox News. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "A Chocolate, With Amway Undertones, Networks Its Way Into New York". The New York Times. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  5. ↑ http://www.brandnewusa.com/m?w=gnosischocolate.com
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